Step into a rare opportunity to own a landmark residence offering exceptional income and investment potential, blending timeless architectural character with extensive modern upgrades. Set on a beautifully landscaped, park-like lot in a premier location near the Riverwalk, this stately home offers generous living and entertaining spaces including elegant living and dining rooms with crown molding and high-end baseboards, a living room fireplace, sunroom, and dedicated first-floor office/den. The fully remodeled kitchen features radiant electric heated floors, island seating, recessed lighting, stylish backsplash, and high-end appliances, complemented by a convenient laundry chute. The second floor offers multiple bedrooms-most with hardwood flooring-served by a remodeled full bath, while a second full bathroom in the finished basement adds flexibility, along with additional usable living space. Outdoor highlights include stone patios, decorative water feature, updated fencing, mature landscaping, and a newly built tool shed. An expansive driveway offers generous off-street parking accommodations for multiple vehicles, complementing the detached garage. Window treatments and a modern TV on swivel arm are included. Major improvements include modern electrical, newer Copley roof on both house and garage, updated plumbing, professionally maintained boiler system with radiators and individual temperature controls, newer appliances, full blacktop driveway replacement, new garage door and siding, sealed garage flooring, ADT security system, brand-new carpet (2025), convenient laundry, and a detached garage. Ideally located near schools and just steps from downtown McHenry with exceptional walkability to shops, dining, parks, community events, trail access, marina, biking, and water recreation, this property presents rare potential for a bed & breakfast, live/work concept, or long-term investment in one of the area's most desirable in-town locations.
Active
$499,000
McHenry, IL 60050
4beds
2,014sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated fencingMature landscapingRecessed lightingIsland seatingDetached garageDecorative water featureHigh-end appliances
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 09:10am
Listing courtesy of:
Heidi Peterson, ABR 815-385-6770,
RE/MAX Plaza
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12556075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Exercise Room, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X5
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 726 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X22
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Features
- Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,114
- Total interior livable area: 2,014 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 73x132x3x132x78x264
Details
- Parcel number: 0826331026
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Mchenry
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $6,602
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+98%$248/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12556075 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $252,000+64.7%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1996 | Sold | $153,000$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,602 -6.3% | $94,042 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $7,044 +2.8% | $84,252 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $6,855 +4.9% | $78,163 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $6,535 +3.5% | $72,791 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $6,314 | $69,757 +5.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $66,240 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $6,559 +4.2% | $63,237 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $6,297 +3.5% | $59,349 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,083 | $55,467 +20.2% |
| 2013 | $6,083 | $46,141 -19.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,398 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,103 -7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,752 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $65,685 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,632 +8.4% |
| 2005 | $3,612 +10.5% | $56,841 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $3,268 -0.4% | $53,192 +3.8% |
| 2003 | $3,282 +0.4% | $51,259 +4.8% |
| 2002 | $3,269 +6.3% | $48,921 +4.1% |
| 2001 | $3,074 +1.1% | $47,008 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $3,040 | $45,458 |
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,405/mo
Principal & interest
$2469
Property taxes
$936
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60050
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chauncey H Duker SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Mchenry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Mchenry Campus
- District: 15
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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